joelsmith
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There no winners in war, only survivors.
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 22, 2017 21:46:13 GMT -5
Very, very nice Leon. Can't wait to see weathering and a boom load. Talk more soon, Joel.
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Post by Leon on Jan 23, 2017 5:29:49 GMT -5
Tony,thank you! It was well worth the effort.  Andy,thank you buddy! There is a huge differance indeed.Hard to believe i used to hand paint my camo.  If i make it to AMPS I'll defo buy Rob and Todd a drink.   |
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Post by Leon on Jan 23, 2017 5:34:13 GMT -5
Joel,thank you! I did see a power pack and T lifting bar on the Legend site.Just need to see where i can order it from. |
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joelsmith
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Member since: July 2012
There no winners in war, only survivors.
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Jul 5, 2012 22:33:58 GMT -5
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 23, 2017 7:18:58 GMT -5
Sprue Bros & M&Models carry Legend Products. Talk more soon, Joel.
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Post by dierk on Jan 23, 2017 7:52:42 GMT -5
Excellent free-hand camo Leon!
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Wes
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Post by Wes on Jan 23, 2017 8:41:45 GMT -5
Top stuff Leon
Any tips or tricks you use to spray the cammo free hand?
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Post by Leon on Jan 23, 2017 11:49:11 GMT -5
Dierk, thank you!
Wes,thank you! I turn the compressor down to 10 PSI and ajust my needle about a quarter turn back from fully extended.this let's me get a narrow.spray pattern. Hope this makes sense.
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Post by mrt51 on Jan 23, 2017 13:35:28 GMT -5
Looks great Leon!
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Post by Leon on Jan 23, 2017 14:07:20 GMT -5
Terry, thank you!
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Post by Tobi on Jan 23, 2017 14:56:28 GMT -5
Looking good!
Did you use Tamiya paint or something else? From the jar or lighter mix? Is there a camouflage plan existing for the M88 or is the scheme simply to your liking?
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adt70hk
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 23, 2017 15:35:18 GMT -5
Looking very very nice indeed. Excellent job on the camo Leon
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Post by Leon on Jan 23, 2017 16:12:43 GMT -5
Tobi,thank you! I used the Tamiya NATO colors from the jar thinned with their thinner.There is a camo plan on the instruction i followed as closely as i could. Andrew,thank you kindly sir! |
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Post by Tobi on Jan 24, 2017 4:06:37 GMT -5
When thinning Tamiya acrylics for the spray gun my advice is using either their own yellow cap lacquer thinner or alternatively from Gunze (dark blue label), not the conventional acrylics thinner. The colors then spray even better (much finer and smoother), though the smell is rather annoying.
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Post by Leon on Jan 24, 2017 5:27:35 GMT -5
Tobi thanks for the advice! The smell i can do without.That's why i can't use a their rattle cans in the house. |
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Post by TRM on Jan 24, 2017 6:46:24 GMT -5
Some snazzy work on that camo Leon!! She look fantastic! Looks like things are moving along very well for you!!
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stgelft.
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Post by stgelft. on Jan 24, 2017 7:45:39 GMT -5
Really nice job on the camo Leon! This is looking better and better with each update!
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Post by Leon on Jan 24, 2017 8:30:45 GMT -5
Todd, thank you! Hope to get the clear coat on tomorrow and on to the decals.
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Post by Leon on Jan 24, 2017 8:32:25 GMT -5
Dave, thank you! Glad you're liking it so far.
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Post by Leon on Jan 25, 2017 19:35:20 GMT -5
Evening fellas! Got an update but no pics.Camera battery died and is charging as i type.  All the tools, mirrors and spare roadwheels are on and two extra pullys with hooks that came in the kit.Figured a recovery vehicle can never have enough spare parts.Lights and periscopes are also painted.Looks like i'll be taking this to work tomorrow and getting the clear coat on and ready for decals.Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 26, 2017 10:03:26 GMT -5
I bet you $5 the groundhogs were behind the dead battery incident! Looking forward to the pics...
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Post by Leon on Jan 26, 2017 16:24:49 GMT -5
No way buddy!!!! Think they moved south for the winter.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 26, 2017 17:25:17 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jan 26, 2017 18:20:59 GMT -5
ROFLMAO!!!!  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 26, 2017 19:04:03 GMT -5
Evening fellas! Got the clear coat on this morning and the markings on when i got home from work.I have to say i'm really dissapointed with the decals. They had a protective paper on them and it had some kind of addhesive on it.I had to carefully scrape the paper off.If you look close enough at the crosses and numbers on the front you'll see a little bit of white and faded look.Hope you like it anyway.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  003 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  004 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  005 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  006 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  007 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  008 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  009 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  010 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking,as always ACW. |
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joelsmith
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 27, 2017 5:55:18 GMT -5
Really, really well done! You caught the beefiness of the basic vehicle, and the delicacy of the rigging perfectly.
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Post by Leon on Jan 27, 2017 6:59:59 GMT -5
Thank you Joel! Going to get the flat coat on today. I found a M60 engine and sling I may order.I saw a Leo engine and sling but darned if I can find anyone who sells it.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 27, 2017 10:34:48 GMT -5
Looking forward to the result after flat clear treatment! Looking real good
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Post by Leon on Jan 27, 2017 11:23:27 GMT -5
Andy,thank you! That makes the two of us on the flat coat.
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Post by Leon on Jan 27, 2017 16:47:58 GMT -5
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jan 29, 2017 19:06:58 GMT -5
That beastie looks great. This town could have used that when we had our snow, ice and freezing rain.
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If i make it to AMPS I'll defo buy Rob and Todd a drink. 
